![Putting salt in the corners of room, wearing a red wool thread as a bracelet and never throwing a hat on the bed are just a few of many Jewish superstitions. All photos:Bill Motchan](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/db3cc857e009877d1460285480d2d14f.jpg)
Bring on the ‘bubbe meises’: A look at Jewish superstitions
By Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published June 14, 2021
![A still from “The Wonder Child,” a story from the Egyptian-Jewish oral tradition adapted by the Theatre Ariel in Merion Station, Pa. St. Louis folklorist Howard Schwartz retold the story in his 1996 collection The Wonder Child & Other Jewish Fairy Tales Top row, left to right: Lois Abdelmalek and Abdul Sesay. Bottom row, from left: Marissa Barnathan and Nathan Foley | Courtesy of Theatre Ariel](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Theater-Zoom-900x506.png)
St. Louis Jewish folklorist’s tales adapted by Philly theater
Jesse Bernstein, Jewish Exponent
• Published April 23, 2021
![Howard Schwartz](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/32cff4c59e8a243eb1fce41f483584f0.jpg)
Howard Schwartz to receive literary award
Published October 16, 2019
![Howard Schwartz](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/32cff4c59e8a243eb1fce41f483584f0.jpg)
St. Louis author brings to life the stories of revered Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav
BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
• Published October 19, 2018
![Howard Schwartz](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/de2c4b57aa39eb831e1411d56902b4e0.jpg)
8th Annual Heschel/King Celebration to honor Redmond and Schwartz
Published February 29, 2012
![Breathing in the Dark” by Howard Schwartz](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/1cb9e2b85c4879d9d7770e7107014e4d.jpg)
Howard Schwartz returns to poetry in new book
BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
• Published May 25, 2011
![‘Harvest’ of local talent in new anthology](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/674ee0d8cd41e70399d3943faf287a12.jpg)
‘Harvest’ of local talent in new anthology
BY SUSAN FADEM, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published April 21, 2011
![“Gathering Sparks” written by Howard Schwartz and illustrated by Kristina Swarner.](https://stljewishlight.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/1776c7a0c533998d368722f3810e72a4.jpg)
Two books, one local, “Taylor-made” for awards
BY ROBERT A. COHN, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus
• Published April 6, 2011
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